New Icons of Fashion Illustration by Tony Glenville

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Synopsis

Fashion illustration is and always has been about far more than pretty drawings of pretty dresses. This lavish celebration of today's leading artists in the field showcases the timeless craft and amazing diversity that characterize the genre. From David Downton to Cecilia Carlstedt and from Jason Brooks to Jordi Labanda, 28 masters of fashion illustration from across the world are featured, one by one, in a grand tour of the best work currently produced. While some illustrators create daringly bold graphics, others prefer delicate watercolours and ink drawings. Throughout the volume, both hi-tech multimedia effects and traditional drawing skills are given pride of place, with many of the artists using a mixture of techniques. Lively commentary accompanies the images, while interviews with each illustrator provide further insight into their influences and methods.

Tony Glenville is Creative Director: School of Media & Communication at London College of Fashion. His work has appeared in The Independent, Harper's Bazaar, Luxure, and The Evening Standard, among others. Tony has an extensive collection of fashion illustration reference materials collected over many years.